Dee Massay

Dee Massay and her sister Ann began training at the age of three in a small home-based studio in Seminole, OK. From those humble beginnings has spawned not just an amazing teacher, but a dance dynasty spanning three generations to Reagan Massay (Rockie’s 8-year-old daughter). Dee trained under Martha Mitchell and Betty Harris. She has been a part of conventions since the very beginnings—Dance Caravan, Dance Olympus, Tremaine, Dance Masters of America, and LA Underground. Her passion for teaching lead her to open more than nine dance studios throughout Oklahoma including the nationally recognized Kim Massay Dance Productions in Edmond, OK, which she co-owned with her daughter Kim. On faculty at East Central University, she taught ballroom, tap, ballet, and jazz classes. Eighteen years ago, she moved from Edmond to Norman opening Massay’s DanceStar Productions with her partner, Rockie Dunn Massay. Many of Dee’s students followed in her footsteps, and have achieved successful careers as dance educators across the nation. Dee, her son Greg, and husband John also own Stage One Productions National Dance Competitions. She currently lives in Grove, OK with her husband, John. Although retired from teaching, Dee still does much “behind-the-scenes” work at the studio, and her influence and legacy continue to thrive through the current faculty.

Rockie Dunn Massay

Originally a student of Dee’s at Dee Ann Studio of Dance, Rockie Dunn Massay's teaching career has spanned some 30 years. After moving to Edmond, she became a favorite teacher at Kim Massay Dance Productions. During the 13 years she was on faculty with Kim Massay, she choreographed and taught many local and nationally award-winning numbers. She worked several years for Starlight National Dance Competitions as both a judge and awards coordinator. In 1992, she and Dee opened Massay’s DanceStar Productions in Norman. Since then, her students have consistently taken top honors at pom and dance competitions, won convention scholarships to study in L.A. and New York, and continued in post-high school dance careers at major universities, in L.A., with cruise ships, etc. To keep up with current trends, Rockie travels to New York and Los Angeles where she studies with the hottest choreographers in the industry, including Mia Michaels, Chris Judd and Wade Robson. Locally, she has judged OU’s “Sooner Scandals” and “University Sing,” and is the Creative Consultant to Stage One Productions National Dance Competitions. She currently teaches and lives in Norman with her husband, Greg, and their two children John Wyatt and Reagan.

Jenny Zuker Cochell

As an eleven-year-old, Jenny Zuker Cochell was a charter member of the DanceStars in 1992, remaining there ever since. As a student, Jenny competed with many group, duet and solo numbers—her solos received Overall Awards. As a member of the pom squads for West Mid High, Norman North, and then the University of Oklahoma, Jenny’s dedication and drive have never faltered. She has been teaching and assisting at Massay’s since 1999, and is consistently recognized in competitions for her outstanding choreography. Many of her numbers have received Overall awards at both conventions and competitions. Jenny has coached the Norman North JV pom squad to several state championships and many camp honors. Her Massay’s pom squads were unfailingly the best in the state. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Oklahoma. She resides in Norman, with her husband Chad and two sons, Keaton and Nolan. She plans to teach with Massay’s DanceStar Productions for many years.

Katie Bugg

Katie Bugg has been dancing for 24 years. Originally from Edmond, OK, she trained under Kim Massay, Dee, Rockie, and many other talented choreographers such as Jackie Sleight, Dave Carter, Mark Meismer, Tyce Diorio and Mia Michaels. While in high school Katie competed nationally with Kim Massay Dance Productions and received top local and national awards. In college, she performed and choreographed for two years with the professional jazz company, DanceFX. The company performed across the country at Atlanta’s “Jazz on Tap” festival, the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina, and won top honors at Gus Giordano’s World Jazz Dance Congress. She was a member of the UGA’s Dance Dawgs (pom squad), and a “top veteran” instructor with NDA. She has been teaching dance and pom for more than 10 years, and her students have been honored as national champions. Katie continues her education with regular Master Classes and trips to National Conventions. She choreographs for dance teams across the country, including many national title winners. She is a Senior Productions Director and Judge for Stage One Productions National Dance Competitions where she gets to travel, and see the “hottest moves” and “latest trends” the competition circuit has to offer. She attended the University of Georgia where she studied Journalism, and currently lives in Moore, OK.

Heather McCormick

Heather McCormick has been a part of the Massay’s DanceStar family since the very beginning, in 1992. In addition to her precious combo and pom classes, many of Heather’s competition soloists, duets and trios hold Overall titles at multiple Regional Competitions. Her 36 years of dance experience span high school dance competitions with the Heartbeat in Duncan, the East Central University collegiate dance company, and even two music videos for the Hamilton House label. She has judged the Miss Fitness competition broadcast on ESPN, choreographed for musicals and sororities at the University of Oklahoma, and was a special guest performer for the American College Dance Team. Throughout her life, Heather has trained under such greats as Mia Michaels, Tyce Diorio and Travis Wall. While a dance major at OU, she studied with Mary Margaret Holt, Ko Yukihiro, the internationally-renowned Bill Evans and Chicago’s Hubbard Street Dance Company. After college, Heather worked for Stage One Productions National Dance Competition as a Productions Director, getting to travel the country and see best of the best dancers. Heather annually attends dance conventions including Tremaine, Adrenaline, NUVO and Co. Dance, taking master classes from today’s hottest working choreographers. She is the Norman-renowned choreographer of the infamous annual dad’s dance and works to inspire her younger students with the enthusiasm, joy and love she has for the amazing art of dance. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. She and her husband, Chris, have two children- Jackson and Halle.

Kristen Stanley

Kristen Stanley began dancing at age 3 and immediately fell in love! Originally from Houston, TX, Kristen was a member of an award-winning competition team for 10 years. Kristen attended the High school for Performing and Visual Arts in Houston where she was able to further her ballet and modern training. During this time she had the opportunity to perform in numerous musicals including Will Roges Follies, Damn Yankees and Cabaret. Kristen also had the opportunity to work at Theatre Under The Stars in productions of Brigadoon and A Chorus Line. Kristen attended Oklahoma City University and graduated with a bachelor of fine arts in dance performance. During her time at OCU, Kristen performed in numerous fall and spring concerts, with lead roles such as "Snow Queen" in the snow pas de deux from The Nutcracker. After graduating, Kristen performed internationally in A Night of Magic with Rob Lake in an armed forces entertainment tour of England, the Netherlands, and Germany. Kristen is thrilled to be spending her second season with the Massay's team, and can't wait to see what exciting things next season brings!

Caroline Rentzel

Caroline has been dancing with the Massay’s DanceStar family for 16 years. While in high school, Caroline was a member of the National Champion Norman North Pom squad. With Massay’s, she competed many group, duet and solo numbers—several times her solo won 1st Overall. As a sophomore at the University of Oklahoma, Caroline directed and choreographed University Sing’s winning show for 2009: Home Improvement, for Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was also awarded Best Choreography. Caroline has coached several of Massay’s National Champion All-Star Pom squads. She is a budding photographer and entrepreneur, while still continuing her dance education with master classes and dance convention trips.

Jenna Reimann-Philipp

Jenna Reimann-Philipp has been dancing for 22 years. Born and raised in Fort Worth, TX, Jenna was a member of an award-winning competition team and a civic ballet company. She attended Oklahoma City University and graduated in 2009 with a bachelor of science in dance management. During her time at OCU, Jenna not only performed in many shows but also worked as a choreographer and director's assistant. After graduating, Jenna became a member of Ballet Frontier of Texas. As a company member she performed roles such as "The Doll" and the "Chinese" pas de trois in The Nutcrackeras well as original works. Jenna taught at a couple of dance studios in Fort Worth before making the move to Norman and Massay's DanceStar Productions. This is Jenna's second year with the Massay's family, and she is thrilled to be teaching and working as the office manager. Jenna currently resides in Norman with her husband, Klaas, and cannot wait to see what next year will bring!